The Stump: Editorialstag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/35012015-03-29T22:00:19ZOregon opinion articles, political commentary, cartoons and moreMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceDan Saltzman, King of Gone: Editorial Agenda 2015tag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.155803712015-03-29T22:00:19Z2015-03-29T22:01:03ZDan Saltzman's absences are mind-bending in their own right. Portland taxpayers remunerate Saltzman annually at the rate of $110,801, and he missed nearly 1 in 8 council votes last year, some by merely leaving council meetings early. But the city's policy allowing Saltzman to check out so freely is even more stunning: unlimited vacation time and sick leave.The Oregonian Editorial Boardhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveoregedb/index.html
Dan Saltzman's absences are mind-bending in their own right. Portland taxpayers remunerate Saltzman annually at the rate of $110,801, and he missed nearly 1 in 8 council votes last year, some by merely leaving council meetings early. But the city's policy allowing Saltzman to check out so freely is even more stunning: unlimited vacation time and sick leave.
Rainy day fund bill is refreshing but won't avoid budget droughts: Editorialtag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.155700082015-03-26T21:02:06Z2015-03-29T00:14:20ZProposed legislation has flaws that would make it difficult to adequately build the reserves needed during recessions, but it could help change the Legislature's mindset.The Oregonian Editorial Boardhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveoregedb/index.html
Proposed legislation has flaws that would make it difficult to adequately build the reserves needed during recessions, but it could help change the Legislature's mindset.
Rural counties need more than a temporary lifeline: Editorial Agenda 2015tag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.155734762015-03-28T21:45:57Z2015-03-28T21:46:42ZHouse action to restore Secure Rural Schools payments is good news for rural Oregon, but it's just a small part of solving bigger economic problems.The Oregonian Editorial Boardhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveoregedb/index.html
House action to restore Secure Rural Schools payments is good news for rural Oregon, but it's just a small part of solving bigger economic problems.
Yes on body camera rules, but no on withholding the videos: Editorialtag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.155718312015-03-26T21:50:04Z2015-03-26T22:09:04ZLawmakers should refashion the otherwise solid HB2571to ensure body camera videos are readily available, passing the tests posed by so many exemptions on the books. The new law would then be a real gain in assisting communities in the task of having police officers record their engagements with the public.The Oregonian Editorial Boardhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveoregedb/index.html
Lawmakers should refashion the otherwise solid HB2571to ensure body camera videos are readily available, passing the tests posed by so many exemptions on the books. The new law would then be a real gain in assisting communities in the task of having police officers record their engagements with the public.
Lawmakers should support Metro's home rule and its OCC hotel project: Editorialtag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.155556442015-03-24T23:29:56Z2015-03-25T00:35:04ZOn Wednesday, the Oregon Senate will consider a bill underscoring Metro's ability to build big expensive things without first taking a public vote. It shouldn't be necessary, however, as a home-rule charter for Metro was made law in 1993, allowing...The Oregonian Editorial Boardhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveoregedb/index.html
On Wednesday, the Oregon Senate will consider a bill underscoring Metro's ability to build big expensive things without first taking a public vote. It shouldn't be necessary, however, as a home-rule charter for Metro was made law in 1993, allowing...
The serious business of specialty license plates: Editorialtag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.155550852015-03-24T22:44:49Z2015-03-25T00:34:39ZA Monday hearing on license plate proposals was a fun diversion for members of a House committee, but choosing how to manage specialty plates isn't as easy as it sounds.The Oregonian Editorial Boardhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveoregedb/index.html
A Monday hearing on license plate proposals was a fun diversion for members of a House committee, but choosing how to manage specialty plates isn't as easy as it sounds.
Help economy stay hot by keeping business burdens light: Editorial Agenda 2015tag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.155231272015-03-21T20:29:12Z2015-03-24T22:46:18ZOregon's economy has started the year on a hot streak, and the Legislature should be cautious to avoid mandates that could slow it down.The Oregonian Editorial Boardhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveoregedb/index.html
Oregon's economy has started the year on a hot streak, and the Legislature should be cautious to avoid mandates that could slow it down.
Pot containment efforts by Clackamas County are too much too soon: Editorial Agenda 2015tag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.155156272015-03-19T22:00:58Z2015-03-19T23:06:40ZClackamas County commissioners have advanced a plan to contain all marijuana sales in the county's jurisdiction to a few tiny urban areas. Good luck purchasing weed if you live far away from busy Milwaukie or Gladstone or a city that will allow it.The Oregonian Editorial Boardhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveoregedb/index.html
Clackamas County commissioners have advanced a plan to contain all marijuana sales in the county's jurisdiction to a few tiny urban areas. Good luck purchasing weed if you live far away from busy Milwaukie or Gladstone or a city that will allow it.
Basketball recruiting in Africa raises questions: Bloomberg opiniontag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.155159602015-03-19T22:15:58Z2015-03-19T22:17:47ZUnscrupulous scouts can make sure foreign players are entirely dependent on them. Syndicated columnshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveoregsyc/index.html
Unscrupulous scouts can make sure foreign players are entirely dependent on them.
Healthy alternatives to Meatout Day: Editorial sketchbooktag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.155140602015-03-19T20:15:23Z2015-03-19T20:43:57ZPeople should eat better but the Farm Animal Rights Movement emphasizes the wrong points with its annual plea to get people to give up meat for day.Mark Hester | mhester@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mhester/index.html
People should eat better but the Farm Animal Rights Movement emphasizes the wrong points with its annual plea to get people to give up meat for day.
Oregon Republicans need to unite, innovate: Editorialtag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.154965752015-03-17T23:04:28Z2015-03-18T04:25:15ZRepublicans can't afford to divide into two camps with separate agendas if they want to develop a message for all Oregonians and actually win a statewide election.The Oregonian Editorial Boardhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveoregedb/index.html
Republicans can't afford to divide into two camps with separate agendas if they want to develop a message for all Oregonians and actually win a statewide election.
Lawmakers should commit to state dental director's position: Editorial Agenda 2015tag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.154968112015-03-17T23:20:13Z2015-03-18T00:17:14ZLawmakers should approve Senate Bill 672, which establishes the dental director's job and formally creates an office of oral health within OHA. Being situated within OHA is wise, as the line between dental and medical health is increasingly blurred....The Oregonian Editorial Boardhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveoregedb/index.html
Lawmakers should approve Senate Bill 672, which establishes the dental director's job and formally creates an office of oral health within OHA. Being situated within OHA is wise, as the line between dental and medical health is increasingly blurred....
Abolish voter registration obstacles: Bloomberg opiniontag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.154968642015-03-18T00:02:26Z2015-03-18T00:03:27ZAutomatic voter registration won't guarantee higher turnout or better results for Democrats. But it will improve both ballot access and security.Syndicated columnshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveoregsyc/index.html
Automatic voter registration won't guarantee higher turnout or better results for Democrats. But it will improve both ballot access and security.
1984? Hardly. It's simply time for unmanned photo radar: Editorial Agenda 2015tag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.154642142015-03-15T23:00:29Z2015-03-16T23:02:48ZUnmanned photo radar cameras would be positioned along roadways known to be especially risky to pedestrians, among them parts of Division Street, Burnside Street and 174th Avenue in East Portland - just three of 10 designated high-crash corridors throughout the city. The Oregonian Editorial Boardhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveoregedb/index.html
Unmanned photo radar cameras would be positioned along roadways known to be especially risky to pedestrians, among them parts of Division Street, Burnside Street and 174th Avenue in East Portland - just three of 10 designated high-crash corridors throughout the city.
Dave Frohnmayer, one exceptional 'regular guy': Editorialtag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.154424912015-03-11T23:10:45Z2015-03-11T23:35:50ZThe arc and purpose of Dave Frohnmayer's work life were anything but ordinary: He committed himself wholly to public service. The Oregonian Editorial Boardhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveoregedb/index.html
The arc and purpose of Dave Frohnmayer's work life were anything but ordinary: He committed himself wholly to public service.
Closing the retirement gap starts with realistic expectations: Editorialtag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.153982232015-03-10T22:00:27Z2015-03-11T00:27:14ZThe problem of inadequate retirement savings is too big to ignore, but if the state creates a plan it must make the program self-sustaining and build in safeguards for employers.The Oregonian Editorial Boardhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveoregedb/index.html
The problem of inadequate retirement savings is too big to ignore, but if the state creates a plan it must make the program self-sustaining and build in safeguards for employers.
Regulating medical marijuana will help recreational market succeed: Editorial Agenda 2015tag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.153961972015-03-07T23:00:48Z2015-03-09T04:45:16ZThe Oregon Liquor Control Commission wants lawmakers to decide whether Oregon's flourishing but unregulated medical marijuana program will be tracked from seed to sale so that all pot moving through the retail system is accounted for and priced competitively. It's a smart request.The Oregonian Editorial Boardhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveoregedb/index.html
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission wants lawmakers to decide whether Oregon's flourishing but unregulated medical marijuana program will be tracked from seed to sale so that all pot moving through the retail system is accounted for and priced competitively. It's a smart request.
Crowdfunding works best for bootstrap businesses: Editorial Agenda 2015tag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.153898302015-03-07T22:26:48Z2015-03-07T22:27:03ZOregon regulators were wise to adopt rules that limit crowdfunding to small businesses and reduce the exposure of investors.The Oregonian Editorial Boardhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveoregedb/index.html
Oregon regulators were wise to adopt rules that limit crowdfunding to small businesses and reduce the exposure of investors.
Kitzhaber's parting signals on Jordan Cove to U.S. officials: Editorial Agenda 2015tag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.153893892015-03-05T23:37:52Z2015-03-06T01:05:27ZKitzhaber's requests make clear to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that Oregon wishes the proposed Jordan Cove project meet stringent environmental regulations while submitting to construction-phase and operational oversight by a technical advisory committee that would navigate surprise developments along the way. The Oregonian Editorial Boardhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveoregedb/index.html
Kitzhaber's requests make clear to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that Oregon wishes the proposed Jordan Cove project meet stringent environmental regulations while submitting to construction-phase and operational oversight by a technical advisory committee that would navigate surprise developments along the way.
Tax reform effort gets kick-started: Editorialtag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.153684752015-03-03T22:22:43Z2015-03-04T00:54:47ZLegislators, facing a likely kicker tax refund, need to enhance Oregon's rainy day reserves and explore other ways to make the tax structure less volatile.The Oregonian Editorial Boardhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveoregedb/index.html
Legislators, facing a likely kicker tax refund, need to enhance Oregon's rainy day reserves and explore other ways to make the tax structure less volatile.
One chief for three fire departments is one sensible plan: Editorialtag:www.oregonlive.com,2015:/opinion/index.ssf/3501.153371512015-03-02T00:00:49Z2015-03-02T23:13:58ZThe decision last week by Forest Grove leaders to provisionally allow their fire chief, Michael Kinkade, to extend his oversight to the Gaston Rural Fire District makes sense. The action could presage consolidation among some rural departments.The Oregonian Editorial Boardhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveoregedb/index.html
The decision last week by Forest Grove leaders to provisionally allow their fire chief, Michael Kinkade, to extend his oversight to the Gaston Rural Fire District makes sense. The action could presage consolidation among some rural departments.